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Google Tip – The Google Maps Streetview Player
We all love checking out Street scapes on Google StreetView but did you know you can view an entire “slideshow” like view using this way cool Google Streetview Player?
Ever wonder to yourself, “Where on Earth?” Enter The Functional and Beautiful MapWheel
Ever wonder to yourself, “Where on Earth?” Enter The Functional and Beautiful MapWheel — Simply put, according to the creators, A MapWheel is a new, functional and attractive piece of home decor intended to trigger fond memories, provoke conversations and celebrate locations that have significance to you. Indeed they are creative and I have no […]
HitchBOT Journey Across America Comes to a Tragic end in Philly
So, you may be wondering, what’s up with that cool, little robot that’s hitching across America this summer? Recall early in July we shared the official pre-trip announcement titled “Canadian hitchhiking robot to cross the U.S., relying solely on the kindness of strangers“. Well, I guess not all strangers are kind as Tripbot’s journey has […]
ESRIUC Feature – 10 Things that turned my head at the 2015 ESRIUC
This year was my 17th consecutive ESRIUC and once again I’ve returned home a little weary and tired from all the Geo Awesomeness that was the ESRIUC. Describing everything in one blog post is pretty much impossible, however, I have shared some of my favorite blog readings HERE, hopefully you’ll find that list useful. I’m […]
Explaining Open Source Geotech and OpenGeo Components
Some great questions have been answered in a recent blog post from the OpenGeo crew. The meaty article takes a close look at the OpenGeo Suite as well as a look at the individual, OpenGeo Components. For the non-developer type like yours truly, this is an excellent and must read if you think there’s any […]
Mobile Data Collection with FulcrumApp and Moving into CartoDB
Like many of you, I really enjoy using open tools. I’m lucky also because most of the creators of some fine tools and web services will typically provide me with full access to exploit and test their apps. Recently, the gang at Spatial Networks provided me with access to their FulcrumApp mobile data collection tool.
5 More Solutions for Working With LiDAR
Recall, not long ago we shared a short spotlight on Tools to Help You Work Better, Smarter and Faster with LiDAR – this was a casual list of several products and tools that those interested in working with LiDAR data might find useful. Building on this list, we now share 5 more tools that professionals […]
5 Things on Friday
Well, here we are on Friday and that means time for another 5 Things on Friday, my chance to share with you 5 awesome things that I’ve discovered this week. This week I’m pleased to provide tips for storing massive imagery sets, things to do in Denver, CO, visual marketing strategies, an EDU resource and […]
Have Infographics and Data Visualizations Ruined Good Map Design?
Cartographers take pride in their work, typically applying all the rules and principles of good cartographic design to their work, all in an effort to make people want to look at and appreciate their work (See Esri, Make Maps People Want to Look at).